Areas of Expertise

  • Policy
  • Ethics
  • Research Methods
  • Criminal Justice
  • Social Work

Highlighted Publications

  • Archuleta, A., Nunez, S., Weaver, R. “Support networks among college enrolled Latina/os: Using ego networks to examine gender differences in network language use and experiences of discrimination” International Journal of Intercultural Relations, Vol. 80, 2021
  • Weaver, R., & Reynolds, J. “Social work ethics and intercollegiate student-athlete retention” The Journal of Social Work Values and
    Ethics, Vol. 17, IS. 1, 2020
  • Capano, A., Weaver, R., & Burkman, E. “Evaluation of the effects of cbd hemp extract on opioid use and quality of life indicators in chronic pain patients: a prospective cohort study” Postgraduate Medicine, Fall, 2019

Student & Research Availability

  • Research or Interest Area Key Words: Sport Social Work, College Athletes, Violence, Community Programs

Alma Mater

Indiana University Southeast (B.S. Psychology), University of Louisville (M.S. and PhD in Social Work)

Get to Know Richard

Dr. Weaver is a veteran of the United States Navy, former emergency medical technician, and law enforcement officer. He also has a history in community programs, policy, and research. His research areas span from sport social work to community violence. Research experience cross both qualitative and quantitative approaches involving areas of lived female athlete experiences, substance use in college athletes, community violence reduction programs, and substance use reduction, among other areas of interest.